Marvel Is Finally Making a Female-Led Superhero Movie

Marvel has confirmed that Captain Marvel will be the studio's first female-led superhero movie. Announcing their Phase Three releases in Los Angeleson Tuesday, studio president Kevin Feigerevealed that Captain Marvel will arrive in theaters on July 6th, 2018. Speaking at the event, Feige confirmed that character Carol Danvers will play Captain Marvel in the big-screen version.

"Captain Marvel has gone by many names," he said. "This character's name is Carol Danvers. This is the time to bring out Captain Marvel."